Law & Community

Renee Berard | A Look into Buta Biberaj's Successful Campaign

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Renee Berard, partner at the Alex Levay Law Firm. Renee joins us to discuss the criminal justice system within Loudoun County as we dive into the roles of implicit bias, mental health and substance abuse, and what potential changes might occur under Buta Biberaj’s administration. In this episode we discuss: * A look into Buta Biberaj’s successful Campaign and bail reform [2:05] * Loudoun County’s Pre-Trial Services Program [7:07] * Renee’s predictions on how petty crimes will be handled [12:06] * The role of implicit bias in determining penalties [18:20] * Mental health, substance abuse, and incarceration [26:10] * Renee’s opinion on Loudoun County’s drug court and mental health docket [28:16] For more information about Renee Berard please visit the links below: Main Webpage: https://www.alexlevaylaw.com/attorneys/renee-berard/ [https://www.alexlevaylaw.com/attorneys/renee-berard/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Lawyer---Law-Firm/Alex-Levay-Attorneys-PLLC-1114646675360519/ [https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Lawyer---Law-Firm/Alex-Levay-Attorneys-PLLC-1114646675360519/] Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-berard-09036714a [https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-berard-09036714a] SuperLawyers: https://profiles.superlawyers.com/virginia/leesburg/lawyer/renee-berard/114126f1-f6c7-4b73-b618-7107a5061ca8.html [https://profiles.superlawyers.com/virginia/leesburg/lawyer/renee-berard/114126f1-f6c7-4b73-b618-7107a5061ca8.html] Did you like the show? Don’t forget to leave us a review—even a single sentence or word helps! Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams], and Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc] for additional content and to stay up to date with events we’re a part of. Social Media Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams] Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc [http://www.instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams [https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams] For more information about Burnett & Williams and its attorneys, please visit us at www.burnettwilliams.com [http://www.burnettwilliams.com]or give us a call at (703) 777-1650 Music in this episode: Electric Critters byPhillip Gross [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Phillip_Gross/]is licensed under aCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/]. © Phillip Gross (P) Phillip Gross COMPOSER: Phillip Gross PUBLISHER: Phillip Gross Thank you to Renee Berard for joining us and helping us create this episode! If you enjoyed this episode with Renee, leave a comment for her on our Facebook page and share your favorite moments or biggest takeaways. www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams]

Dr. Martha Callihan | Integrative Functional Medicine

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Martha Calihan, CEO and Founder of Five Stones Healing Arts & Wellness Center. Dr. Calihan sat down with us to talk about holistic health, mental health, and the some other interesting topics that may improve the overall quality of your life. In this episode we discuss: * What is Integrative Functional Medicine [1:30] * Ending Alzheimers [7:20] * The Role of Stress in our Lives [8:30] * Inflammation—The good and the bad [10:30] * How to get optimal benefits with regards to one’s health [18:23] * Why Moderation is the answer to your health problems [20:45] * Understanding Mindfulness [25:27] * Mindfulness vs. Meditation [27:10] * Why Multitasking isn’t as effective as you think [29:05] If you’d like to learn more about Integrative Holistic Medicine or if you’re interested in learning more about Dr. Calihan’s practice: Five Stones Healing Arts & Wellness Center, please visit the link below: Main Webpage: https://www.fivestoneswellness.com/ [https://www.fivestoneswellness.com/] Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/fivestoneswellness/ [https://www.facebook.com/fivestoneswellness/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ7rACkp9FCwwBmLrrsVT_w [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ7rACkp9FCwwBmLrrsVT_w] Google+:https://plus.google.com/109445880501267779990 [https://plus.google.com/109445880501267779990] Twitter: https://twitter.com/5StonesWellness [https://twitter.com/5StonesWellness] Did you like the show? Don’t forget to leave us a review—even a single sentence or word helps! Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams], and Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc] for additional content and to stay up to date with events we’re a part of. Social Media Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams] Instagram: www,instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams [https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAddUpiv5i13Rk3g0-s3tA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAddUpiv5i13Rk3g0-s3tA] For more information on Burnett & Williams or the attorneys, please visit us at www.burnettwilliams.com [http://www.burnettwilliams.com]or give us a call at (703) 777-1650 Music in this episode: Electric Critters byPhillip Gross [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Phillip_Gross/]is licensed under aCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/]. © Phillip Gross (P) Phillip Gross COMPOSER: Phillip Gross PUBLISHER: Phillip Gross Thank you to Dr. Martha Calihan for joining us and helping us create this episode! If you enjoyed this episode with Dr. Calihan, leave a comment for her on our Facebook page and share your favorite moments or biggest takeaways. www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams]

Bruce Gemmill| Virginia Special Olympics—Loudoun County Games

Show Notes: In today’s episode, we’re joined by Bruce Gemmill, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Operator of Main Street Bank. Bruce Gemmill sat down with us to discuss the upcoming Special Olympics taking place here in Loudoun County. In this episode we discuss: * Bruce’s involvement with the Special Olympics [2:45] * An Overview on the Special Olympics in Virginia [3:30] * Age Range of Special Olympic Participants [14:15] * Biggest Challenge involved with the Special Olympics [15:10] * What are the costs to pull off the Special Olympics [17:37] * How you can learn more and offer support [20:50] If you’d like to learn more about the Virginia Special Olympics and contribute or show your support, please visit the link below: Main Webpage: https://specialolympicsva.org/ [https://specialolympicsva.org/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsVirginia [https://www.facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsVirginia] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/specialolympicsva/ [https://www.instagram.com/specialolympicsva/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOlympicsVA [https://twitter.com/SOlympicsVA] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-olympics-virginia/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/special-olympics-virginia/] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1frqq7L2Sjw [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1frqq7L2Sjw] Also, if you’d wish to learn more about how you can help with the Special Olympics in Virginia and speak directly to Bruce Gemmill or Veronica Jennings, the Senior Director, please use the contact information below to do so: Bruce Gemmill (C): (703) 980-3364 (E): bgemmill@mstreetbank.com [bgemmill@mstreetbank.com] Veronica Jennings, Senior Director (C): (703) 359-4301 (E): vjennings@specialolympicsva.org [vjennings@specialolympicsva.org] Did you like the show? Don’t forget to leave us a review—even a single sentence or word helps! Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams], and Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc] for additional content and to stay up to date with events we’re a part of. Social Media Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams] Instagram: www.instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc [http://www.instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams [https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams] For more information on Burnett & Williams or the attorneys, please visit us at www.burnettwilliams.com [http://www.burnettwilliams.com]or give us a call at (703) 777-1650 Music in this episode: Electric Critters byPhillip Gross [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Phillip_Gross/]is licensed under aCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/]. © Phillip Gross (P) Phillip Gross COMPOSER: Phillip Gross PUBLISHER: Phillip Gross Thank you to Bruce Gemmill for joining us and helping us create this episode! If you enjoyed this episode with Bruce, leave a comment for him on our Facebook page and share your favorite moments or biggest takeaways. www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams]

What is Contributory Negligence and How Does it Apply in Virginia?

Here at Burnett & Williams, we heavily value the community we belong to much like the law we practice. Every week, join our hosts Peter Burnett and Jonathan Slater, partners of the Burnett & Williams law firm, as they explore leadership, the law, and the community that brings us all together. Whether you're interested in learning a little bit about the law or you're curious to know about what's happening in the community, stay tuned and be sure not to miss out on any of our episodes. Did you like the show? Don’t forget to leave us a review—even a single sentence or word helps! Also, be sure to follow us onFacebook [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams],LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams], andInstagram [http://www.instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc]for additional content and to stay up to date with events we’re a part of. Social Media Links: Facebook:www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams] Instagram:www.instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc [http://www.instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc] LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams [https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams] For more information on Burnett & Williams or the attorneys, please visit us atwww.burnettwilliams.com [http://www.burnettwilliams.com/]or give us a call at (703) 777-1650 Music provided by:Jay Britton [https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/britton] If you know of anyone that you think would be a good fit for the podcast, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at: (703) 777-1650

Roxce | Ladies of Loudoun County

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Roxce Castillo, founder and manager of the constantly growing group the Ladies of Loudoun County. Roxce tells us about how the Ladies of Loudoun County began and the future plans of the group. In this episode we discuss: * Origins of the Ladies of Loudoun County [0:53] * The Early Days of the Group [3:30] * Roxce’s efforts in maintaining the page [7:11] * The future of RLOLC [8:19] * Impact of the group on Roxce’s family life [18:20] * RLOLC is starting a podcast! [19:10] * Controversy among the Ladies [23:42] If you’d like to learn more about the organization and show your support, visit the link below: Main Webpage: https://www.rlolc.com/ [https://www.rlolc.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRLOLC/ [https://www.facebook.com/TheRLOLC/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therlolc/ [https://www.instagram.com/therlolc/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRLOLC [https://twitter.com/TheRLOLC] Did you like the show? Don’t forget to leave us a review—even a single sentence or word helps! Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams], and Instagram [http://www.instagram.com/burnettwilliamspc] for additional content and to stay up to date with events we’re a part of. Social Media Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams] Instagram: @burnettwilliamspc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams [https://www.linkedin.com/company/burnett-&-williams] For more information on Burnett & Williams or the attorneys, please visit us at www.burnettwilliams.com [http://www.burnettwilliams.com] or give us a call at (703) 777-1650 Music in this episode: Electric Critters byPhillip Gross [https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Phillip_Gross/]is licensed under aCreative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/]. © Phillip Gross (P) Phillip Gross COMPOSER: Phillip Gross PUBLISHER: Phillip Gross Thank you to Roxce Castillo for joining us and helping us create this episode! If you enjoyed this episode with Roxce, leave a comment for him on our Facebook page and share your favorite moments or biggest takeaways. www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams [http://www.facebook.com/burnettwilliams]